1 IN 2
AMERICANS
is covered by Blue regionally, 1 in 3 nationally1
3.5M
MEMBERS
The most chosen health plan in the Mid-Atlantic, serving 3.5 million members
1.7M
U.S. PROVIDERS
Access to 1.7 million U.S. providers2
NOT-FOR-PROFIT
driven by a mission
Key plan benefits
From the ease of choosing a provider to great benefits and access to health and wellness programs, CareFirst has you covered.
See who you want to see, where you want to see them
- A vast regional network of more than 68,000 providers in our service area (Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia)
- An expansive PPO network of more than 70,000 providers locally and hundreds of thousands nationally
- BlueCross and BlueShield networks with more than 96% of hospitals and 91% of doctors and specialists across the U.S.—more than any other insurer
- Over 66,000 participating pharmacies are available nationwide
- CloseKnit, our leading virtual-care practice, offers 24/7 primary care, urgent care or mental health services through your computer or CloseKnit’s convenient mobile app.
Know you are covered with great benefits
- Pediatric vision and dental coverage is available for children under age 19
- Convenient and fast home delivery service with Mail Order Pharmacy
- Free 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line
Free access to preventive care
Our plans feature the following in-network benefits at no charge and no deductible:
- Adult physicals
- Well-child exams and immunizations
- OB/GYN visits
- Cancer screenings, including mammograms, pap tests, prostate and colorectal screenings
- Preventive maternity services such as prenatal visits, diagnostic and lab services
- Summary of Preventive and Contraceptive Services Flier (PDF)
- Preventive and Contraceptive Drug List (PDF)
Improve your health and wellness with CareFirst WellBeingSM
- Blue Rewards - our incentive program rewards you for completing certain wellness activities
- CareFirst WellBeing - your personalized, digital connection to living and maintaining your healthiest life
- Blue365 offers exclusive discounts on health and wellness services such as meal kit deliveries, fitness gear and gym memberships
24/7 access to your plan information
- Get the information you want, whenever you need it on our secure member website, My Account.
- Check the status of claims, remaining deductibles and out-of-pocket totals
- Review your Explanation of Benefits (EOBs)
- View copays and identify other expenses for which you may be responsible
- View, order or print your member ID card
- Confirm if a referral or preauthorization is required for a specific service, if applicable to your plan
1BCBSA Blue Facts, February 2022
2Provider Data Repository (PDR), January 2021